If you’ve been keeping an eye on global TCG trends, you’ve probably noticed a massive shift: Simplified and Traditional Chinese Pokémon cards are taking the collecting world by storm.

While Japanese and English cards used to dominate the high-end market, exclusive region-specific artwork and ultra-rare promos limited to tiny print runs in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have sent market values skyrocketing.

Using real-time market data from SNKRDUNK, we’ve broken down the Top 20 most valuable Chinese Pokémon cards. Here is why these grails are commanding prices in the millions of Yen.

Note: All prices are listed in JPY (¥) as of publication and are subject to market fluctuations.

Top 5 Most Valuable Chinese Pokémon Cards

#1 Mew ex Promo [SV-P 003]

Distribution: Event Promo (Limited to 1,510 Copies in Mainland China)

General Market Estimate

Condition / Grade	Price Range (JPY)
Raw NM (Ungraded)	¥1,600,000+
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	¥5,300,000+

Latest Verified Marketplace Transaction

Verified Platform	Recent PSA 10 Sale (JPY)
SNKRDUNK	¥5,350,000

Featuring the breathtaking artwork of Mew floating above a vibrant cityscape—originally released as the Mew ex Special Art Rare (SAR) in the Japanese Pokémon Card 151 set—this specific promo holds god-tier status. Distributed strictly during official Mainland China events in an astonishingly scarce run of just 1,510 copies, its extreme scarcity paired with Mew’s iconic status makes PSA 10 slabs regularly shatter the 5-million-yen mark.

#2 Pikachu Promo [SV-P 153]

Distribution: 5th Anniversary Premium Box Promo (Taiwan & Hong Kong)

General Market Estimate

Condition / Grade	Price Range (JPY)
Raw NM (Ungraded)	¥240,000+
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	¥310,000+

Latest Verified Marketplace Transaction

Verified Platform	Recent PSA 10 Sale (JPY)
SNKRDUNK	¥609,000

Bundled exclusively inside the 5th Anniversary Premium Box celebrating the TCG’s expansion in Taiwan and Hong Kong, this promo is an absolute head-turner. Because very few sealed units entered global secondary channels, supply is severely bottlenecked. With its adorable art highlighting the franchise mascot, recent SNKRDUNK sales crossed a record-breaking ¥600,000 JPY for a Gem Mint PSA 10.

#3 Pikachu AR [151C 172/151]

Set: Scarlet & Violet: Collect 151 (收集啦151)

General Market Estimate

Condition / Grade	Price Range (JPY)
Raw NM (Ungraded)	¥220,000+
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	¥650,000+

Latest Verified Marketplace Transaction

Verified Platform	Recent PSA 10 Sale (JPY)
SNKRDUNK	¥533,000

This card features exclusive artwork unavailable in Japanese or English sets, making it an absolute grail for global Pikachu completionists. Set in a spooky, moonlit night forest, the illustration captures Pikachu cautiously navigating the woods while an ominous Gengar lurks closely behind with a sinister grin. Cameos from Ekans and Parasect complete this eerie ecosystem, driving wild demand and pushing PSA 10 slabs into the ¥500,000–¥600,000 range.

#4 Victini ex Promo [SV-P 144]

Distribution: Gym Start Trial Champion Promo (Mainland China)

General Market Estimate

Condition / Grade	Price Range (JPY)
Raw NM (Ungraded)	¥220,000+
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	¥460,000+

Latest Verified Marketplace Transaction

Verified Platform	Recent PSA 10 Sale (JPY)
SNKRDUNK	¥433,333

Unlike promos awarded via lottery or purchase tiers, this Victini ex could only be earned by winning an official Gym Start Trial tournament in Mainland China. The Mythical “Victory Pokémon” is rendered in dazzling, vivid colors fit for a champion. That immense skill and competitive barrier to entry keeps supply extraordinarily low, anchoring market prices firmly above ¥400,000 JPY.

#5 Pikachu AR [151C 170/151]

Set: Scarlet & Violet: Collect 151 (收集啦151)

General Market Estimate

Condition / Grade	Price Range (JPY)
Raw NM (Ungraded)	¥110,000+
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	¥330,000+

Latest Verified Marketplace Transaction

Verified Platform	Recent PSA 10 Sale (JPY)
SNKRDUNK	¥320,000

Another Mainland China exclusive Art Rare (AR) from the Collect 151 expansion. Illustrated by Oswald Kato, this card depicts Pikachu joyfully leaping into a crisp blue sky framed by a brilliant rainbow. Its soft, pastel-watercolor aesthetic feels distinctly fresh compared to standard releases. The combination of heartwarming art and regional exclusivity keeps PSA 10 prices steady above ¥300,000 JPY.

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